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“Hate motivated” vandalism at Oakville cemetery: police

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Halton Police are investigating vandalism at a Ukranian cemetery in Oakville.

Officers were called to St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Oakville on Monday.

A monument in the cemetery had been vandalized with spray paint.

Police believe it happened sometime between Friday and Sunday last week.

They say it’s being investigated as a “hate motivated” offence because of the nature of the graffiti.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police at 905-825-4747 ext. 2216.

Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

Police will not be releasing images of the graffiti.